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Son’s memory inspires annual Christmas toy drive

January 9, 2025

Nearly 80 Ellis County children will kick off 2025 with hope and happiness thanks to the hard work and dedication

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Son’s memory inspires annual Christmas toy drive

January 9, 2025

Nearly 80 Ellis County children will kick off 2025 with hope and happiness thanks to the hard work and dedication

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Jim Deaton knows it takes a village – he’s lived it (Part II)

January 7, 2025

The Rev. Robert Mize Jr., an Episcopal priest, founded Saint Francis Boys’ Home more nearly eight decades ago in Ellsworth, Kansas. Fr. Bob had seen

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Fostering in Faith: Jason (Kansas)

January 2, 2025

Sweet, kind, and funny, 11-year-old Jason says his favorite class at school is lunch. He obviously enjoys humor – especially laughing with friends and watching

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Fostering in Faith: Jaeden (Texas)

January 2, 2025

Cheerful and energetic, Jaeden is passionate about video games and building with Legos. He’s especially fond of tackling challenging Lego sets and creating unique designs

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Best Christmas Ever?

December 23, 2024

Joseph went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came

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Christmas for Kids remembers children in foster care

December 13, 2024

We’re just 12 days from Christmas, so our annual “Christmas for Kids” campaign will soon start winding down. So, there’s still time to include a

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Jim Deaton knows it takes a village – he’s lived it

December 9, 2024

The Rev. Robert Mize Jr., an Episcopal priest, founded Saint Francis Boys’ Home more nearly eight decades ago in Ellsworth, Kansas. Fr. Bob had seen

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Staff train in nationally recognized crisis intervention approach

December 5, 2024

Twenty Saint Francis staff from four states gathered recently at SFM’s Otis campus in Salina and in Fort Worth, Texas, to learn how to train

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Fostering in Faith: Liylah (Texas)

December 2, 2024

Intelligent, driven, and determined, 15-year-old Liylah has her sights set on law school. She’s an active young lady who enjoys staying busy and preparing for

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Fostering in Faith: Israel (Kansas)

December 2, 2024

Loving, caring, and kind, Israel (13) wants to be a zookeeper when he grows up and says, “Gorillas are my favorite.” He’s most proud of

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In all things give thanks

November 27, 2024

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. ~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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Conversations | Ep. 02

November 21, 2024

Welcome to the second episode of “Conversations” at Saint Francis Ministries! In this episode, we’re thrilled to sit down with Vicki Cain, our Director of

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National Adoption Day is all about family

November 15, 2024

It’s National Adoption Month, and according to the Children’s Bureau, about 110,000 children nationwide are affected by adoption. Some of those children are in Saint